Donald Trump’s political views

Donald Trump is President elect of the United States. Trump was a New York City based real estate developer, television personality and author. Trump is an alumnus of Fordham University and the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce.

Donald Trump’s answer: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or childTrump told Bloomberg News in January [2011] that he believes abortion should be banned at some point in pregnancy, with exceptions for rape, incest or life of the...Source

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions"Trump said he respects some of the work Planned Parenthood does for women’s health, but their abortion practices should prevent them from getting funding. 'I said defund. I didn't say pay. I said I have a lot of respect for some of the things they do, the cervical cancer on women,' he said, but they should not receive tax dollars, 'not while they do abortions.'"Source

Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesBelieve me, if I run and I win, I will be the greatest representative of the Christians they've had in a long time," he...Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesIt would be a stretch to call Trump a gay-friendly candidate — he still opposes same-sex marriage — but he supports other LGBT rights and has publicly declared himself a “real friend” to the community. In April, he broke with his GOP rivals by speaking out against North Carolina’s anti-transgender bathroom law. (He later backed off.) And last month in Cleveland, Trump brought in Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel, who became the first openly gay speaker to affirm his sexual orientation onstage at a Republican National Convention.Source

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoO'Reilly asked Trump if he provided gender-neutral facilities in his properties. “No, we don’t have that," replied Trump. "I hope not. Because frankly, it would be unbelievably expensive nationwide. It would be hundreds of billions of...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: YesI want to hate these muggers and murderers,'' Mr. Trump wrote. ''They should be forced to suffer and, when they kill, they should be executed for their...Source

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No'[Donald Trump] campaigned on a promise to end political correctness, and millennials everywhere who are sick of thought discrimination, safe spaces, and trigger warnings should keep an open mind about his...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: NoThis candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Republican Party:Source

Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoWhen asked about his opinion about the deterioration of Christianity and religious freedom, Trump said Christians are "being treated horribly because we have nobody to represent the...Source

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, board members should be the most qualified regardless of genderYou're going to make the same IF you do as good a job – and I happen to be...Source

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown“I think they should put it in a museum and respect whatever it is you have to respect."
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Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice"Without assisted suicide, many people die long and painful deaths in places where they may not be comfortable or may not be able to see their families. With assisted suicide, though, these people can die with dignity, feeling fulfilled and...Source

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?statsdiscuss

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs"Modify existing law that inhibits the sale of health insurance across state lines. As long as the plan purchased complies with state requirements, any vendor ought to be able to offer insurance in any state. By allowing full competition in this market, insurance costs will go down and consumer satisfaction will go up."Source

Donald Trump’s answer: No, this system is too expensiveAs far as single payer, it works in Canada. It could have worked in a different age. What I'd like to see is a private system without the artificial lines around every state. I have a big company with thousands of employees. And if I'm negotiating in BY or NJ or CA, I have like one bidder. Nobody can bid. You know why? Because the insurance companies are making a fortune because they have control of the politicians. They're making a fortune. Get rid of the artificial lines and you will have yourself great plans. And then we have to take care of the people that can't take care of themselves. And I will do that through a different system.Source

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, but only for medical useI mean if you look -- I'm all for medical marijuana...Source

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoAlthough not specifically outlined in his healthcare proposal, President-Elect Trump has stated during his campaign that he does not believe health insurance carriers should be able to refuse coverage to individuals due to pre-existing...Source

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesDonald Trump said tonight he could save Medicare billions of dollars by allowing it to negotiate drug prices directly with pharmaceutical companies -- embracing a position Democrats have championed and Republicans have opposed for...Source

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesWe have to help them through the Medicaid system,” Trump told Mehmet Oz, the host of a popular daytime television show and a cardiothoracic surgeon at Columbia University Medical Center. “People have said that’s not the right thing to say. But there is a fairly large percentage who can’t afford itSource

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: I don't know enough about this.

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: More"There will be no more waiting in line," he said. "If you're waiting in line, you're going to go to a private doctor across the street, a private hospital across the street or nearby and you'll be taken care of quickly and...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national levelBut it has been taken over by the federal government. It was originally supposed to be that way. And certainly sounds better that way. But it has all been taken over now by the bureaucrats in Washington, and they are not interested in what's happening in Miami or in Florida, in many cases.Source

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, and Mexico should pay for it"Begin working on an impenetrable physical wall on the southern border, on day one. Mexico will pay for the...Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesWASHINGTON — President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promise to deport two million to three million immigrants who have committed crimes suggested that he would dramatically step up removals of both people in the United States illegally and those with legal status.Source

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoIn his January speech to the Iowa Freedom Summit, Trump called for securing the southern border and indicated that he believes half of the undocumented residents in America...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: YesWe have to have assimilation--to have a country, we have to have...Source

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoA woman gets pregnant. She's nine months, she walks across the border, she has the baby in the United States, and we take care of the baby for 85 years. I don't think...Source

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, but we should spend more to increase our border security“A nation without borders is not a...Source

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes“Pride in our institutions, our history, and our values should be taught by parents and teachers, and impressed upon all who join our society,” he said during the speech. “Our system of government, and our American culture, is the best in the world and will produce the best outcomes for all who adopt it.”Source

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deportedTriple the number of ICE...Source

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesI will build a great wall, and no body builds walls better than me and I would build it very inexpensively and I will have Mexico pay for it, mark my...Source

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, but allow them to stayNo citizenship. Let me go a step further -- they'll pay back-taxes, they have to pay taxes, there's no amnesty, as such, there's no amnesty, but we work with...Source

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wagesBecause it is a mess. I think for a period of a year to two years we have to look back and we have to see, just to answer the second part of your question, where we are, where we stand, what's going...Source

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?statsdiscuss

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Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, this will prevent voter fraudThis voting system is out of control. You have people, in my opinion, that are voting many, many times. They don't want security, they don't want...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: No"I never appreciated it until now," Trump told supporters at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., on the last stop of his "Thank You" tour of battleground states. "How genius it was, what they had in mind.
"Because at that time, they didn't want everybody going to Boston and New York — and everything else would be forgotten.
"Now, it is the same thing.
"It's genius, I'm telling you," Trump said. "It's genius."Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?statsdiscuss

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesI am self funding my campaign so I don’t owe anything to lobbyists and special interests. I will bring the greatest negotiators and smartest operators to Washington to help Make America Great...Source

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoWhen the audit is complete I will release my returns. I don’t know when that’s going to be,” he said. “But when the audit is complete, I’ll release my returns. I have no problem with it. It doesn’t...Source

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesOn Monday afternoon, a Trump son, Donald Trump Jr., will be a special guest at a New York City fundraiser for Rebuilding America Now, a pro-Trump outside group, according to an invitation obtained by POLITICO. The event will be co-hosted by Wall Street investor Anthony Scaramucci and NASCAR CEO Brian France, both of whom have been helping Trump.Source

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Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesI am going to re-institute a 5-year ban on all executive branch officials lobbying the government for 5 years after they leave government service. I am going to ask Congress to pass this ban into law so that it cannot be lifted by executive...Source

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?statsdiscuss

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoSo I'm a very, very big supporter of the Second...Source

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, until the frequency of terrorist attacks by Muslim extremists decreaseTrump praised Cruz's plan as a "good idea" that he supports "100 percent" in an interview with CNN. The GOP front-runner also intensified his past calls for the U.S. to engage in harsher interrogation techniques, arguing that Belgium could have prevented the bombings had it tortured a suspect in last year's Paris attacks who was arrested last week.Source

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoI don't like anything having to do with changing our 2nd Amendment," Trump said, vowing to revoke any executive order on guns imposed by Obama. "We have plenty of rules and...Source

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes"Obama’s attack on the internet is another top down power grab. Net neutrality is the Fairness Doctrine. Will target conservative...Source

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, basic data collection is necessary to track suspected terroristsDonald Trump says the United States' inability to get NSA leaker Edward Snowden back in the country to face charges is...Source

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?statsdiscuss

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Donald Trump’s answer: NoI have friends who have smart sons with great marks, great boards, great everything and they can't get into Harvard," Trump said. "We don't know a thing about this guy. There are a lot of questions that are unanswered about our...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: YesI support legislation which allows the NSA to hold the bulk metadata. For oversight, I propose that a court, which is available any time on any day, is created to issue individual rulings on when this metadata can be...Source

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesEminent domain is an absolute necessity for a country, for our country. Without it, you wouldn't have roads, you wouldn't have hospitals, you wouldn't have anything. You wouldn't have schools, you wouldn't have bridges. You need eminent domain. And a lot of the big conservatives that tell me how conservative they are — I think I'm more than they are — they tell me, oh — well, they all want the Keystone Pipeline. The Keystone Pipeline, without eminent domain, it wouldn't go 10 feet, OK? You need eminent domain. And eminent domain is a good thing, not a bad thing.Source

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoAnd it's my absolute intention to leave Social Security the way it is. Not increase the age and to leave it as...Source

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actionsI would deal with him...Source

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoThe spotlight has finally been put on the low-life leakers! They will be...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: NoPresident Eisenhower’s dire warnings about the military industrial complex acquiring undue power over our government and stifling democracy have come true,” said Stein. “Far too much of the military budget has become wasteful corporate welfare, and war profiteers drive our foreign policy. Profit-driven military adventurism is not making us more secure, it’s making the world more dangerous for Americans and everyone else. We need to refocus our military on defending our country, not dominating the globe,” Stein asserted.Source

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, and global warming is a natural occurrenceTrump does not believe climate change is real, tweeting out his skepticism with strong language and calling it a hoax on Fox News in 2014. In a 2012 Twitter post which is no longer accessible, Trump charged that the concept of climate change was created by the Chinese to supress the U.S. economy. In addition, Trump has expressed firm opposition to wind turbines, which he sees as an environmental and aesthetic problem.Source

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoPresident Obama has done everything he can to get in the way of American energy. He’s made life much more difficult for North Dakota, as costly regulation makes it harder and harder to turn a profit...We’re going to lift moratoriums on energy production in federal areas.Source

Donald Trump’s answer: YesI think it's incredible that we're going slow on drilling. I think it's beyond anything I've ever seen that we're going slow on drilling.
there are always going to be problems. You're going to have an oil spill. You clean it up and you fix it up and it'll be fine.Source

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, and the government should never support unproven technologiesDonald Trump has lost a legal action against a major experimental windfarm being built close to his golf resort in...Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesFracking will lead to American energy independence. With price of natural gas continuing to drop, we can be at a tremendous...Source

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoThis candidate is most likely to choose this position based on previous statements regarding a similar topic to the asked question, and party...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: YesIt's been a long time since a bill like this has been signed reaffirming our national commitment to the core mission of NASA, human space exploration, space science and technology,” he said. Later he added, “We support jobs. It's about...Source

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, but only after extensive background checks and continuous monitoring to ensure they have no terrorist connections“To keep radical Islamic terrorists out of the United States of...Source

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Increase"Mr. Trump will ask Congress to fully eliminate the defense sequester and will submit a new budget to rebuild our military. As part of removing the defense sequester, Congress must fully offset the costs of increased military spending, thus, making government leaner and more responsive to the public."Source

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rightsI would bring back waterboarding and I'd bring back a hell of a lot worse than...Source

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorismWe're like a bunch of babies — but we're gonna stay within the laws," he added. "But you know what we're gonna do? We're gonna have those laws broadened. Because we're playing with two sets of rules — their rules and our...Source

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligationThis candidate is most likely to choose this position based on previous statements regarding a similar topic to the asked question, and party...Source

Should the government conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, we should let China address this issueNobody is discussing it with China. China has total control. Believe me — they say they don't — they have total control over North Korea, and China should solve that problem," Trump said in a phone interview on "Fox and...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: YesPresident Donald Trump has reaffirmed to France the U.S. commitment to the NATO alliance, including that all members share the burden on defense...Source

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorismIt was just a protest, and we need more than protests, we need action," he said. "It didn't stop the Brennan disaster, which is what it should have really, the purpose should have been for...Source

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: DecreaseIt is necessary that we invest in our infrastructure, stop sending foreign aid to countries that hate us and use that money to rebuild our tunnels, roads, bridges and schools—and nobody can do that better than...Source

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No"But all of the concessions that Barack Obama has granted the Castro regime were done with executive order, which means the next president can reverse them. And that is what I will do unless the Castro regime meets our demands," Trump said Friday. "Those demands will include religious and political freedom for the Cuban people and the freeing of political prisoners," Trump said.Source

Should the government send in ground troops to fight ISIS?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, this would allow ISIS to control SyriaWe have to get rid of ISIS first. After we get rid of ISIS, we'll start thinking about it. But we can't be fighting Assad. And when you're fighting Assad, you are fighting Russia, you're fighting — you're fighting a lot of different...Source

Do you support the military offensive against ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoDonald Trump isn't letting up on his criticism of the offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from ISIS. In fact, he doubled down on Saturday, questioning the reasons for the US-backed mission and criticizing US leaders involved in its...Source

Should the government provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our securitywe can't continue to defend everybody, and lose on every single thing we do. We have to rebuild our country. Our country is a mess. Our infrastructure's crumbling. We owe $19...Source

Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten usThe people of Crimea, from what I've heard, would rather be with Russia than where they were, " Trump said, echoing a frequent Kremlin talking...Source

Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoNow they're supposedly hitting ISIS, which is a positive thing," Trump said Tuesday on CNN's "New Day," referring to Russian airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria...Source

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoI’m very much involved with the generals and admirals on the airplane, the F-35 you’ve been reading about it. And it’s way, way behind schedule and many, many billions of dollars behind budget. I don’t like that,” he said. “And the admirals have been fantastic. The generals have been fantastic. I’ve really gotten to know ’em well. And were going to do some big things on the F-35 program and perhaps the F-18 program. And we’re going to get those costs way down, and we’re gonna get the plane to be even better and we’re going to have to competition. And it’s going to be a beautiful thing.Source

Donald Trump’s answer: NoThey're giving 200,000 people that have been convicted of heinous crimes, horrible crimes, the worst crimes, the right to vote," Trump said. "Because you know what? They know they're going to vote Democrat. And that could be the swing. That's how disgusting and dishonest our political system isSource

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?statsdiscuss

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, we should build more prisonsThis candidate is most likely to choose this position based on previous statements regarding a similar topic to the asked question, and party...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: NoOn drug issues, Gov. Johnson agrees with Jill Stein with hard-core anti-drug-war and pro-marijuana-legalization stances. Hillary and Trump actually agree on these issues, sharing a cautious take-it-slow approach to legalizing marijuana and winding down the War on Drugs. For hard-core drug warriors, none of these four will do; those voters will have to turn to the Constitution Party this election cycleSource

Donald Trump’s answer: No"The rich will pay their fair share, but no one will pay so much that it destroys jobs, or undermines our ability to...Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesSpeaking on Fox News in 2013, Donald Trump said that automatic budget cuts, or sequester, does not go far enough and Congress must reduce spending further to address impending increases in the...Source

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: MoreNo cuts to welfare, no cuts to food stamps & NOT A SINGLE CUT TO OBAMACARE, yet the new budget cuts military benefits....Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: LowerUnder my plan, no American company will pay more than 15% of their business income in taxes. Small businesses will benefit the most from this plan. Hillary Clinton’s plan will require small business to pay as much as three times more in taxes than what I am proposing, and her onerous regulations will put them totally out of business. I am going to cut regulations massively.Source

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Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesThe Trump plan will guarantee six weeks of paid maternity leave by amending the existing unemployment insurance (UI) that companies are required to carry. The benefit would apply only when employers don't offer paid maternity leave, and would be paid for by offsetting reductions in the program so that taxes are not raised. This enhancement will triple the average paid leave received by new mothers.Source

Donald Trump’s answer: Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limitedWell, I think we have to be very careful with public sector unions. But they're not necessarily a force for bad, but I think we have to be very, very, very, very, I think we have to give people their choice. You know, people shouldn't be forced to be union, non-union. They have to have choice. And you know, a lot of places, it's very hard, if you're a unionized area, it's very hard to go other than union. People have to be given their choice. There's some people who do not want to be in a union, and then there are other people they feel more comfortable in the union. But people, we have to give choice. And I think it's so important. And I see it all the time because I deal in both sectors. I deal, I mean Florida is a great example. It's just the opposite of New York in that sense.Source

Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesThe billionaire real estate developer focused on the deal for AT&T to buy Time Warner as part of a 14-minute wind-up to the policy portions of the speech, saying the merger would be “an example of the power structure I’m fighting.” AT&T announced Saturday night that it has agreed to buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion. AT&T would pay $107.50 a share, with Time Warner shareholders receiving half in cash and half in AT&T stock.Source

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesBig day on Thursday for Indiana and the great workers of that wonderful state.We will keep our companies and jobs in the U.S. Thanks...Source

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesThey make a fortune, they pay no tax. It's ricidlous…I want to lower the rates for the middle...Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesWe have bridges that are falling down,” Mr. Trump said on the Fox Business Network. “We have many, many bridges that are in danger of...Source

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?statsdiscuss

Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses“'We have to address the issues of over-taxation and over-regulation and the lack of access to credit markets to get our small business owners thriving again,' Trump said. 'Rolling back the overtime regulation is just one example of the many regulations that need to be addressed to do that. We would love to see a delay or a carve-out of sorts for our small business owners.'"
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Donald Trump’s answer: YesJanet Yellen is highly political and she's not raising rates for a very specific reason: because Obama told her not to because he wants to be out playing golf in a year from now and he wants to be doing other things and he doesn't want to see a big bubble burst during his administration.Source

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes, and we should eliminate itAmerican workers have paid taxes their whole lives, and they should not be taxed again at death — it's just plain wrong," Trump...Source

Should the government increase tariffs on imported products from China?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesInstruct the U.S. Trade Representative to bring trade cases against China, both in this country and at the WTO. China's unfair subsidy behavior is prohibited by the terms of its entrance to the...Source

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, not until we decrease our national debtThe promises go hand in hand with Trump’s promise to shrink the size and reach of government, from eliminating some agencies outright to lifting regulations and running the bureaucracy with fewer...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: No, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the countryAnd now we're about to sign another trade deal, TPP, which is going to be a disaster for this country because they don't talk about monetary manipulation. It is going to be a...Source

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesWhile Trump has not specified a new tax plan in the run-up to his 2016 candidacy, he has indicated that he supports a flat tax and the so-called "Fair Tax" (a national sales...Source

Donald Trump’s answer: No, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its courseWith no available money and the current political movement to end wind farm subsidies, it's impossible to envision how this ill-conceived proposal will ever get...Source

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: No, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxesOne of the key planks in Donald Trump's tax reform plan would end the practice of U.S. multinationals stashing hundreds of billions of dollars in offshore accounts to reduce their U.S. tax...Source

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes"Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contributions into HSAs should be tax-free and should be allowed to accumulate. These accounts would become part of the estate of the individual and could be passed on to heirs without fear of any death penalty. These plans should be particularly attractive to young people who are healthy and can afford high-deductible insurance plans. These funds can be used by any member of a family without penalty. The flexibility and security provided by HSAs will be of great benefit to all who participate."Source

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: NoBezos is "using The Washington Post for power so that the politicians in Washington don't tax Amazon like they should be...Source

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: Yes"A market study conducted by research and analysis firm Juniper speculates that bitcoin valuation will spike this year, citing the prospect of a Trump presidency in the US. Furthermore, the study finds that bitcoin transactions are speculated to exceed $92 billion in valuations this year, more than tripling the $27 billion value scaled in 2015.
If presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential elections, the ensuing turmoil on world markets could lead to bitcoin thriving in such an environment, states a new study by Juniper Research."Source

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?statsdiscuss

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Should France continue to assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?statsdiscuss

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Should laptops be banned on all direct flights departing from the Middle East?statsdiscuss

Donald Trump’s answer: YesThe day before the coalition met, the Trump administration announced that no direct flights from eight of these 10 Muslim-majority countries to the United States could allow passengers to sit with their laptops and...Source

Hillary Clinton’s political views

Hillary Clinton was the Democratic Party’s nominee for the President of the United States in the 2016 election. Clinton served as United States Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013, a U.S. Senator from New York State from 2001 to 2009 and First Lady of the United States under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001. Clinton is an alumna of Wellesley College and Yale Law School.

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Pro-choiceI would attempt to organize as much as I could to be sure that we defended a woman's right to...Source

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesIt goes to the heart of who we are as women, our rights, our autonomy, our ability to make our own decisions, and we need to be talking about that and defending Planned Parenthood from these outrageous...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesAnd let's be honest—let's be honest, despite today's ruling, our struggle to end LGBT discrimination is also far from finished. That's because fear and hatred are far...Source

Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?statsdiscuss

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesClinton will work with Congress to pass the Every Child Deserves a Family Act, which would prohibit federally funded child welfare agencies from discriminating against potential foster or adoptive families on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.Source

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesWe should ban discrimination against LGBT Americans and their families so they can live, learn, marry, and work just like...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesYes, I do. And -- you know, what I hope the Supreme Court will do is make it absolutely clear that any state that continues capital punishment either must meet the highest standards of evidentiary (ph) proof of effective assistance of counsel or they cannot continue it because that, to me, is the real dividing line.Source

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?statsdiscuss

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Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesThe corporation's employers can impose their religious beliefs on their employees, and, of course, denying women the right to contraceptives as part of a health care plan is exactly that," Clinton said "I find it deeply disturbing that we are going in that direction."Source

Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, but do not waste money removing existing references"Well. I am very supportive of the separation of church and state. I think it’s good for both the state and religion. And we have so much diversity of thinking in the country, and part of the reason why this American experiment has lasted is because there’s a lot of different ways for people to express themselves, to believe what they want to believe, or choose not to believe, so I think the separation of church and state has served us very well, and I will certainly defend it."Source

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesAmerica has taken tremendous strides when it comes to expanding opportunity for women—but many women still face barriers to entering and advancing in the workforce, and the ability of women to make their own health decisions is under assault. Hillary believes that issues that affect women’s lives are family issues, economic issues, and crucial to our future competitiveness. She has been fighting for women and girls her entire career, and she’s just getting started.Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesThe determination to never quit knows no gender. I'm so proud of these soldiers....Source

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes"It is a violation of human rights when individual women are raped in their own...Source

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treasonIt shouldn't fly there. It shouldn't fly anywhere," Mrs. Clinton said of South Carolina, where a white gunman killed nine African-Americans last Wednesday during a Bible study session at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in...Source

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes I don't know the answer to that. I have a great deal of sympathy for people who are in difficult end-of-life situations. I've gone to friends who have been in great pain and suffering at the end of their lives. I've never been personally confronted with it but I know it's a terribly difficult decision that should never be forced upon anyone. So with appropriate safeguards and informed decision-making, I think it's an appropriate right to have.Source

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesIn Rio, Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the first American Muslim athlete to compete while wearing a...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, but only for medical useI have to say I think we need to be very clear about the benefits of marijuana use for medicinal...Source

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No"We could require that every insurance company had to insure everybody and no exclusions for preexisting...Source

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugsOver the past year, we've seen far too many examples of drug companies raising prices excessively for long-standing, life-saving treatments with little or no new innovation or...Source

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesHillary will fight for health insurance for our lowest income residents living in every state across the nation. Hillary will follow President Obama’s proposal to allow any state that signs up for the Medicaid expansion to receive a 100 percent match for the first three years, and she will continue to look for other ways to incentivize states to expand Medicaid to meet the health needs of their most vulnerable residents.Source

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesIn addition to these immediate protections, today, Hillary is reaffirming her commitment to her broader plan to lower drug prices for all Americans, introduced last year in September, by holding drug companies accountable, letting Medicare negotiate prices, capping monthly drug costs, and ensuring drug companies invest in research and innovation rather than marketing.Source

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: LessFundamentally reform veterans’ health care to ensure access to timely and high quality care and block efforts to privatize the VA—including improving health care for women at the VHA, ending the veteran suicide epidemic, and continuing efforts to identify and treat invisible, latent, and toxic wounds of war that affect veterans, family members, and caregivers after their service.Source

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesNo family and no student should have to borrow to pay tuition at a public college or university," Clinton said at Exeter High School. "And everyone who has student debt should be able to finance it at lower...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesIt wasn't politicized, it was to try to come up with a core of learning that we might expect students to achieve across our country, no matter what kind of school district they were in, no matter how poor their family was, that there wouldn't be two tiers of education," CSource

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, and we should adopt an open border policyHillary Clinton in 2013 said she dreams of a “common market with open trade and open...Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesHillary will focus resources on detaining and deporting those individuals who pose a violent threat to public safety, and ensure refugees who seek asylum in the U.S. have a fair chance to tell their...Source

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and grant them citizenshipBut that's just the beginning. There's much more to do expand and enhance protections for families and communities, she...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes"Hillary Clinton believes that sanctuary cities can help further public safety, and she has defended those policies going back years," said Xochitl Hinojosa, a campaign spokeswoman, in a statement made public Thursday. "As she made clear, this particular individual should not have been on the streets...She believes that we need a system where people like this don't fall through the cracks and that is why she continues to fight for comprehensive immigration reform."Source

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoNow he says he wants to stop all Muslims from entering the United States. It's a shameful idea. It's also dangerous. At a time when America should be doing everything we can to fight radical jihadists, Mr. Trump is supplying them with new propaganda. He's playing right into their hands.Source

Should illegal immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarshipsI was one of the original sponsors of the DREAM...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoEvery family should feel like they belong in this...Source

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and abolish all national bordersHillary Clinton in 2013 said she dreams of a “common market with open trade and open...Source

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country?statsdiscuss

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Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?statsdiscuss

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Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, only if they are convicted of a violent crimeI will not deport children. I would not deport children. I do not want to deport family members either, Jorge. I want to, as I said, prioritize who would be deported: violent criminals, people planning terrorist attacks, anybody who threatens us. That's a relatively small universe.Source

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Allow Deadly force against violators.This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Source

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal recordhere's why you may think comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship isn't something you care about, but I'm telling you it will help fix the labor market, it will bring people out of the shadows...Source

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest costClinton, too, supports an increase in the cap. In a 2007 talk, she made her position clear, saying: "I also want to reaffirm my commitment to the H-1B visa program and to increase the current cap. Foreign skilled workers contribute greatly to our U.S. technological...Source

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?statsdiscuss

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Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain oneClinton went big. She called for universal and automatic voter registration and a 20-day (or more) period of early voting in every state, before every election. Clinton's speech identified the work of protecting and expanding voting rights as a critical part of her campaign.Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesSecretary of State Hillary Clinton — Shortly after the 2000 election, as a newly-minted Senator-elect, Clinton called for direct elections of the president. She argued the country has changed since the Electoral College was put in place.
“We are a very different country than we were 200 years ago,” Clinton said at a news conference.
“I believe strongly that in a democracy, we should respect the will of the people and to me, that means it’s time to do away with the Electoral College and move to the popular election of our president.”Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?statsdiscuss

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Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for elections?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesA recent batch of Clinton campaign emails released by Wikileaks showed aides in 2015 agreeing to accept money from U.S. lobbyists working on behalf of foreign governments. Campaign manager Robby Mook wrote that he was “ok just taking the money and dealing with any attacks,” and campaign spokeswoman Jennifer Palmieri wrote, “Take the money!!”Source

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes“We have to end the flood of secret, unaccountable money that is distorting our elections, corrupting our political system and drowning out the voices of too many everyday...Source

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesHe said that the American people don't care about his tax returns. And in fact, he's also said that it's none of our business. I just think he's dead wrong,
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Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoHillary will work so that every citizen is automatically registered to vote when they turn 18, unless they opt out, and make sure that voter registration rolls are accurate and...Source

Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesIn 2015, Clinton said she supported a bill introduced by Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin that would prevent people leaving government service from taking a job for two years at a company they...Source

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?statsdiscuss

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Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and trainingBut the comprehensive background checks, closing the gun show loophole, closing the online loophole, closing what's called the Charleston loophole, where you get a gun at the end of three days, even if the background check is not completed which is what the killer in Charleston did. Source

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoClinton, on the other hand, prefers to see a federal relaxation of marijuana research, meaning that the drug would be downgraded from a Schedule 1 drug like heroin to Schedule 2, according to an MSNBC report. A downgrade would allow medical...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesWhile she was senator of New York, Clinton co-sponsored the Flag Protection Act of 2005, which would have outlawed “destroying or damaging a U.S. flag with the primary purpose and intent to incite or produce imminent violence or a breach of the...Source

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: The "no-fly list" as it is needs to be reevaluated.

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesBecause it removed any accountability from the makers and the sellers. And it also disrupted what was a very promising legal theory, to try to get makers to do more to make guns safer for example. To try to give sellers more accountability for selling guns when they shouldn't have. So that is an issue that Senator Sanders and I differ on, I voted against giving them immunity, but I think we should very seriously move to repeal that and go back to making sure gun makers and sellers are like any other business. They can be held accountable.Source

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internetAnd let's build those faster broadband networks — and make sure there's a greater diversity of providers so consumers have more...Source

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?statsdiscuss

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesThis candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesIt was necessary after 9/11 to put in place the security we...Source

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the communityWith an increased public commitment to our parks, I believe that we can more effectively reach out to the private sector to contribute to this...Source

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoSocial Security must continue to guarantee dignity in retirement for future generations. Hillary understands that there is no way to accomplish that goal without asking the highest-income Americans to pay more, including options to tax some of their income above the current Social Security cap, and taxing some of their income not currently taken into account by the Social Security system.Source

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actionsHe broke the laws of the United States," she said. "He could have been a whistleblower, he could have gotten all the protections of a whistleblower. He chose not to do that. He stole very important information that has fallen into the wrong hands so I think he should not be brought home without facing the musicSource

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoWhat I do know: Any Democrat who is averse to misinformation from their standard bearer, or who wants a president committed to protecting whistleblowers, rather than dissembling about how well they're treated already, ought to find an alternative to Hillary Clinton.Source

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy productionAnd really there's no excuse not to make greater investments in cleaner, renewable energy right now. Our economy obviously runs on energy. And the time has come to make America the world's clean energy superpower. I advocate that because these investments will create millions of jobs, save us money in the long run, and help us meet the threats of climate changeSource

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoNow, all of the parties involved — including the federal government, the pipeline company and contractors, the state of North Dakota, and the tribes — need to find a path forward that serves the broadest public interest," campaign spokeswoman Xochitl Hinojosa said in Clinton's only major public remarks on the pipeline last week. "As that happens, it's important that on the ground in North Dakota, everyone respects demonstrators' rights to protest peacefully, and workers' rights to do their jobs safelySource

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy productionThey worry about her recent calls to ban offshore drilling outside the Gulf of Mexico, as well as her pledge to regulate drilling so strictly that there will not "be many places in America where fracking will continue" — even if she doesn't promise an all-out fracking ban, as Sanders does.Source

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologiesThat's why I've set big goals. I want to see us deploy a half a billion more solar panels by the end of my first term and enough clean energy to provide electricity to every home in America within 10...Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, but increase oversight"For natural gas to play a role in the transition to a clean energy economy, it’s essential that the right safeguards are in place. States such as Colorado are already pointing the way toward how to do this effectively. As President, Clinton will ensure natural gas production is safe and responsible in those communities that choose to pursue it"Source

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?statsdiscuss

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Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinatedThe science is clear: The earth is round, the sky is blue, and #vaccineswork. Let's protect...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesHillary Clinton has yet to reveal her position on NASA on the 2016 campaign trail, but stated during her 2008 campaign that she was "committed to a space exploration program that involves robust human spaceflight to complete the Space Station and later human missions, expanded robotic spaceflight probes of our solar system leading to future human exploration, and enhanced space science activitiesSource

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the scienceInstead of providing people with useful information, mandatory GMO labels would only intensify the misconception that so-called Frankenfoods endanger people's health [see “The Truth about Genetically Modified Food”]. The American Association for the Advancement of Science, the World Health Organization and the exceptionally vigilant European Union agree that GMOs are just as safe as other foods. Compared with conventional breeding techniques—which swap giant chunks of DNA between one plant and another—genetic engineering is far more precise and, in most cases, is less likely to produce an unexpected result. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has tested all the GMOs on the market to determine whether they are toxic or allergenic. They are not. (The GMO-fearing can seek out “100 Percent Organic” products, indicating that a food contains no genetically modified ingredients, among other requirements.)Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, but we should accept much more than the proposed 10,000 refugees"I would like to see us move from what is a good start with 10,000 to 65,000 and begin immediately to put into place the mechanisms for vetting the people that we would take...Source

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spendingWe should maintain the best-trained, best-equipped, and strongest military the world has ever...Source

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo BayWe are throwing the president's commitment to close Guantánamo into the trash bin," she chastised White House aides, according to three participants in the meeting. "We are doing him a disservice by not working harder on...Source

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoToday we can say again in a loud and clear voice, the United States should never condone or practice torture anywhere in the world," Clinton...Source

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, service should be a choice instead of an obligationI have a hard time imagining the kind of national emergency that would require the use of the Selective Service...Source

Should the government conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, we must use every diplomatic option firstNorth Korea must have no doubt that we will take whatever steps are necessary to defend ourselves and our treaty allies, South Korea and Japan," Clinton said in a...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesClinton advocated for the opposite approach, saying the US needs to strengthen its alliances. She said that turning our back on NATO partners would be playing right the hands of Russian President Vladimir...Source

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesYet it was widely known that dozens of senior terrorists had been taken off the battlefield by drones, and we later learned that bin Laden himself worried about the heavy losses that drones were...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, but only with targeted airstrikesAnd we’re not putting ground troops into Syria. We’re going to defeat ISIS without committing American ground...Source

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: IncreaseThe 1 percent of our budget we spend on all diplomacy and development is not what is driving our deficit. Not only can we afford to maintain a strong civilian presence, we cannot afford not to. The simple truth is, if we don't seize the opportunities available today, other countries will; other countries will fight for their companies while ours fend for themselves. Other countries will promote their own models and serve their own interests, instead of opening markets, reinforcing the rule of law and creating widespread inclusive growth. Other countries will create the jobs that should be created here, and even claim the mantle of global leadershipSource

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesDuring the speech at Florida International University in Miami, a city with the largest Cuban population outside of the island nation, Clinton will "highlight that Republican arguments against increased engagement are part of failed policies of the past and contend that we must look to the future in order to advance a core set of values and interests to engage with Cubans and address human rights abuses," the campaign said.Source

Should the government send in ground troops to fight ISIS?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No"We are not putting ground troops into Iraq ever again and we are not putting ground troops into...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, but only if we join an international coalitionI'm hoping that because of the very recent announcement of the agreement at the Security Council, which embodies actually an agreement that I negotiated back in Geneva in June of 2012, we're going to get a diplomatic effort in Syria to begin to try to make a transition. A no-fly zone would prevent the outflow of refugees and give us a chance to have some safe spaces.Source

Do you support the military offensive against ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No

Should the government provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, this will prevent Iran from gaining too much power in the Middle EastStick with our allies. From the Middle East and Asia to Europe and our own hemisphere, Hillary will strengthen the essential partnerships that are a unique source of America's strength. Hillary knows that NATO is one of the best investments that America has ever made. And she'll continue to support Israel's ability to defend itself, including by ensuring its Qualitative Military Edge, and oppose efforts to marginalize Israel on the world stage while supporting efforts to bring about a two-state solution. Read more here. Hillary also will invest in partnerships in Latin America, Africa, and Asia with people and nations who share our values and vision for the future.Source

Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine threatens the balance of power in the regionI do think we should do more to help Ukraine defend its borders," she said. "New equipment, new training for the Ukrainians. The United States plus NATO have been very reluctant to do that, and I understand it completely because it's a very sticky, potentially dangerous, situation. But I think the Ukrainian army and the Ukrainian civilians who've been fighting against the separatists have proven that they're worthy of some greater support.Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoThe NSA has to act lawfully, and we as a country have to decide what the rules are and make it absolutely clear we will hold them...Source

Should our country defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global powerClinton will defend our...Source

Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, and establish a no-fly zoneHillary Clinton forcefully defended her support for a no-fly zone in Syria at the third presidential debate on Wednesday...Source

Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoAs part of her defensive strategy to deal with Iran, Clinton said her administration would continue to support Israel, including by selling them the beleagured F-35 fighter, which she dubbed "the most sophisticated fire aircraft ever...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesWe should make sure that every police department in the country has body cameras to record interaction between offices on patrol and suspects, that will improve transparency and accountability it will help protect good people on both sides of the lens," Clinton said, calling for body cameras to be the "norm everywhere.Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, every citizen deserves the right to voteProud of my friend @GovernorVA for continuing to break down barriers to...Source

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesHillary believes our criminal justice system is out of balance. In her first major speech of the campaign, she said we have to come to terms with some hard truths about race and justice in America and called for an end to the "era of mass...Source

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesTough-on-crime policies that emphasized arrests and convictions for relatively minor offenses have failed the country, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday, leading to overcrowded prisons and too many black men "missing" from their families and communities.Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesGoing from $7.25 to $12 is a huge difference. Thirty-five million people will get a raise. One in four working mothers will get a raise. I want to get something done. And I think setting the goal to get to $12 is the way to go, encouraging others to get to $15. But, of course, if we have a Democratic Congress, we will go to $15.Source

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes"We are going to tax the wealthy who have made all of the income gains in the last 15 years: the superwealthy, the corporations, Wall...Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy We do have to do more infrastructure spending. That will put many Americans to...Source

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working incomeI’ve advocated tying the welfare payment to certain behavior about being a good parent. You couldn’t get your welfare check if your child wasn’t immunized. You couldn’t get your welfare check if you didn’t participate in a parenting program. You couldn’t get your check if you didn’t show up for student-teacher conferences. I’m a big believer in linking opportunity and rights with responsibility and duties.Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: RaisePowerful corporations try to game the tax system to pay as little as possible. And for far too long, American taxpayers have had to pick up the...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: HelpClinton told the union audience she would "cut 500,000 private contracting jobs" during her first year as...Source

Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoIf I'm fortunate enough to be president, I will expect the government to conduct a very thorough analysis before making a decision," she...Source

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesCrack down on companies that ship jobs and earnings overseas and create incentives for companies to bring back jobs to the...Source

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesHillary Clinton is proposing a sharp increase in the capital-gains tax rate paid by the highest earners on short-term investments, in some cases nearly doubling it, her attempt to shift American companies' focus to their long-term...Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recoveryClinton would increase federal infrastructure funding by $275 billion over a five-year period, fully paying for these investments through business tax...Source

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, trade between the member countries has become too imbalancedOn the campaign trail, Clinton acknowledged that NAFTA has "hurt a lot of American workers" and advocated for broad reform of trade policy. President Barack Obama's campaign even used the flip-flop against Clinton during the 2008...Source

Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoClinton has proposed restoring the estate tax to its 2009 parameters, raising the rate to 45 percent and only allowing couples to exempt $7 million. She has also proposed other tax measures aimed at making wealthy people and large corporations pay their "fair share."Source

Should the government increase tariffs on imported products from China?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesMrs. Clinton’s campaign took a subtly different position, saying that she opposed the agreement in its current...Source

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesThroughout her career, Hillary has stood up for Medicare and Social Security. She is committed to preserving, protecting, and strengthening these lifelines for today’s seniors and for future...Source

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreementI waited until it had actually been negotiated because I did want to give the benefit of the doubt to the administration. Once I saw what the outcome was, I opposed...Source

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: NoAnother priority must be reforming our tax code," Hillary said during a speech last week. "Now, we hear Republican candidates talk a lot about tax reform. But take a good look at their plans. Well, that is a sure budget busting giveaway to the super wealthy, and that's the kind of bad economics you are likely to hear from any of the candidatesSource

Hillary Clinton’s answer: YesShe also outlined plans to boost investment in rural businesses and entrepreneurs, reduce regulations on community banks so they have more freedom to make loans to growing businesses, and called for doubling funding for beginning farmer...Source

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?statsdiscuss

Hillary Clinton’s answer: No, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxesSome of you may have just heard about these disclosures about outrageous tax havens and loopholes and superrich people across the world are exploiting in Panama and elsewhere," she said at the annual Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention. "We are going after all these scams and make sure everyone pays their fair share here in America.Source

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?statsdiscuss